‘Fix it’

Published: Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 9:58 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 9:58 a.m.

Donna Summey of Hendersonville prefers life the way it used to be. “I don’t like the world the way it is today,” she says. “It seems like we are more concerned with gay marriage and a gay basketball player when there are more important things facing us,” she says. “For starters, I’d like to know what in heck happened in Benghazi. What are we doing about terrorism? The economy worries me. But our government’s priorities are not the people’s priorities. I don’t recognize my country anymore. I will be glad when we vote someone in who can fix it. We need to start by getting rid of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.”

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‘STILL IN CONTROL’: Harry Mullican of Hendersonville, besides not trusting government, also is concerned with the moral fiber of the United States.

“It’s been going downhill for years,” he says. “It seems we are looking at all that is wrong in people and rewarding them. It’s gotten to the point where some of these people think we owe them a living. But I want them to know that God is still in control.”

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CRUISE TO CANADA: Your Mountains to Molehills columnist is nearly out of space for our next cruise adventure, which will take folks to New England and Canada in October for more round-the-clock excitement. And with room for just a few more, who else is going with us? We have limited space available on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, which will depart from Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 17 for an eight-day cruise that will take us to Halifax and St. John in Canada; Portland, Maine (ooh, more lobstah!); and Maine’s Bar Harbor. Want to go? You can pick up a reservation form and itinerary either at the Times-News or by calling our travel agent at 336-794-3233.

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HAPPY HOUR: Jim Foster of Mills River tickles both funny bones with the tale of four guys who stumbled upon a bar advertising all drinks for 10 cents each. Thinking it was too good to be true, they went in anyway.

Each of the men ordered a martini. “That’ll be 10 cents each, please,” said the bartender. The guys can hardly believe their good luck. They paid, finished their martinis and ordered another round, again at 10 cents each. Soon, curiosity got the best of them. One of the guys asked the bartender, “How can you afford to serve martinis for a dime apiece?”

“I’m a retired tailor,” the bartender said, “and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year, I hit the lottery jackpot for $150 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime. Wine, liquor, beer — it’s all the same.” As the four of them sipped their martinis, they couldn’t help noticing six other people at the end of the bar. Not one had a drink and hadn’t ordered anything the whole time the four guys were there. Nodding at the six people at the end of the bar, one of the men asked the bartender, “What’s with them?” The bartender replied, “They’re all senior citizens, and they’re waiting for happy hour when drinks are half price, plus they all have coupons.”

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Environmental and Conservation Organization will host its monthly Sustainable Living Workshop on Tuesday. Alyssa Sacora, a local homesteader and plant enthusiast, will talk about ways to incorporate culinary herbs into your daily life. The class will cover basic growing conditions, as well as harvesting and cooking techniques. The instructor also will touch on medicinal properties and how they can accompany health in your diet. The class will be held at ECO at 611 N.

Church St. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration is required, and the cost is $15 per person. Register either online at eco-wnc.

org or by calling 692-0385. ◆

Auditions for the Carolina Concert Choir will be held Aug. 12 and 19 and Sept. 9 in Trinity Presbyterian Church at 900 Blythe St. in Hendersonville.

<p>Donna Summey of Hendersonville prefers life the way it used to be. “I don't like the world the way it is today,” she says. “It seems like we are more concerned with gay marriage and a gay basketball player when there are more important things facing us,” she says. “For starters, I'd like to know what in heck happened in Benghazi. What are we doing about terrorism? The economy worries me. But our government's priorities are not the people's priorities. I don't recognize my country anymore. I will be glad when we vote someone in who can fix it. We need to start by getting rid of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>'STILL IN CONTROL': Harry Mullican of Hendersonville, besides not trusting government, also is concerned with the moral fiber of the United States.</p><p>“It's been going downhill for years,” he says. “It seems we are looking at all that is wrong in people and rewarding them. It's gotten to the point where some of these people think we owe them a living. But I want them to know that God is still in control.” </p><p>◆ </p><p></p><p>CRUISE TO CANADA: Your Mountains to Molehills columnist is nearly out of space for our next cruise adventure, which will take folks to New England and Canada in October for more round-the-clock excitement. And with room for just a few more, who else is going with us? We have limited space available on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas, which will depart from Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 17 for an eight-day cruise that will take us to Halifax and St. John in Canada; Portland, Maine (ooh, more lobstah!); and Maine's Bar Harbor. Want to go? You can pick up a reservation form and itinerary either at the Times-News or by calling our travel agent at 336-794-3233. </p><p>◆ </p><p>HAPPY HOUR: Jim Foster of Mills River tickles both funny bones with the tale of four guys who stumbled upon a bar advertising all drinks for 10 cents each. Thinking it was too good to be true, they went in anyway.</p><p>Each of the men ordered a martini. “That'll be 10 cents each, please,” said the bartender. The guys can hardly believe their good luck. They paid, finished their martinis and ordered another round, again at 10 cents each. Soon, curiosity got the best of them. One of the guys asked the bartender, “How can you afford to serve martinis for a dime apiece?”</p><p>“I'm a retired tailor,” the bartender said, “and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year, I hit the lottery jackpot for $150 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime. Wine, liquor, beer — it's all the same.” As the four of them sipped their martinis, they couldn't help noticing six other people at the end of the bar. Not one had a drink and hadn't ordered anything the whole time the four guys were there. Nodding at the six people at the end of the bar, one of the men asked the bartender, “What's with them?” The bartender replied, “They're all senior citizens, and they're waiting for happy hour when drinks are half price, plus they all have coupons.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Environmental and Conservation Organization will host its monthly Sustainable Living Workshop on Tuesday. Alyssa Sacora, a local homesteader and plant enthusiast, will talk about ways to incorporate culinary herbs into your daily life. The class will cover basic growing conditions, as well as harvesting and cooking techniques. The instructor also will touch on medicinal properties and how they can accompany health in your diet. The class will be held at ECO at 611 N.</p><p>Church St. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.</p><p>Registration is required, and the cost is $15 per person. Register either online at eco-wnc.</p><p>org or by calling 692-0385. ◆ </p><p>Auditions for the Carolina Concert Choir will be held Aug. 12 and 19 and Sept. 9 in Trinity Presbyterian Church at 900 Blythe St. in Hendersonville.</p><p>Contact Dr. Lynn Moore at 891-8416 to schedule an audition. </p><p>Reach Lou Parris at 828-694-7836 or molehills@blueridgenow.com.</p>